Raised:
$1,725
5%Goal:
$30,000

Alliston

Hosted by CONTACT Community Services

22Walkers13Teams57Days Left

The Grand Parade is a family-friendly fundraiser walk that helps support local charities who provide essential care and service for aging Canadians. Team up, walk, and fundraise with us on Saturday, September 21, 2024!

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CONTACT Community Services is honoured to support local seniors through free programming, volunteer opportunities and urgent support.

Community Sponsors

Alliston (CONTACT Community Services) is super grateful for our fantastic 2024 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Alliston Scoreboard

Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >

Teams
Walkers

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

Whistlin Dixon’s

Jennie Dixon

2

125.00

2

The Blue Runners

JUSTE SONGAILAITE

1

50.00

3

The Clothes Line Thrifter's Take 2

Jackie Curd

4

50.00

4

SoleMates

Brenda Pufek

1

5

Silver Crest Construction

Kathy Publow

1

6

Housing Heros

Krystal Galbraith

3

7

Leaders Of The Pack

Linda Laviola

1

8

SuperMoms

Emily McIntosh

1

9

Solemates

Ruth Schultz

1

10

CONTACT YOUR COUNCILLOR

Marc Biss

1

11

Paulusma's Greenhouses

Anna Paulusma

1

12

The Contact Lens

Brenda Pufek

1

13

The Book Was Better

Glenda Newbatt

2

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Jennie Dixon

Whistlin Dixon’s

4

125.00

2

JUSTE SONGAILAITE

The Blue Runners

1

50.00

3

Jackie Curd

The Clothes Line Thrifter's Take 2

1

50.00

4

Brenda Pufek

SoleMates

5

Kathy Publow

Silver Crest Construction

6

Jack Fagan

The Clothes Line Thrifter's Take 2

7

Glenda Newbatt

The Book Was Better

8

Emily Nakeff

The Book Was Better

9

Sam Bertuzzi

Housing Heros

10

Carey Paulusma

The Clothes Line Thrifter's Take 2

11

Steven Zahari

The Clothes Line Thrifter's Take 2

12

Muhammad Ilyas Bashir

13

Marty Dixon

Whistlin Dixon’s

14

Dawn Noftall

Housing Heros

15

Krystal Galbraith

Housing Heros

16

Linda Laviola

Leaders Of The Pack

17

Emily McIntosh

SuperMoms

18

Ruth Schultz

Solemates

19

Marc Biss

CONTACT YOUR COUNCILLOR

20

Anna Paulusma

Paulusma's Greenhouses

21

Brenda Pufek

The Contact Lens

22

Daiana Kostova

About CONTACT Community Services

At CONTACT Community Services, we know that seniors are the heart of this community. They hold our history, our memories and help to shape our future generations.


Over the last few years, a light has shone on the struggles that many seniors in our community face. The high cost of living, isolation, loneliness and loss have been brought to the forefront with an eye opening and startling realization.


CONTACT Community Services has a plan. We are helping, but the need is greater than what we can do alone.


With your support of The Grand Parade, we can assist our seniors through financial crisis, transportation supports, free community programs and learning seminars. Together, we can make a seniors' life brighter, happier and more inclusive.


That benefits everyone in our community.

Event Day Details

Save the date - TGP Day is September 21, 2024!

StartGoogle Map

203 Victoria Street East

Alliston, ON L9R 1G5


Bradford

100 Dissette Street,

Bradford, ON L3Z 3G8

Schedule

  • 10:00 am: Meet Check-in + Welcome
  • 11:00 am: Move Send-off
  • 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
  • 1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2025!

Not able to join us at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.

Route Details

  • Route Distances: We have a great route where you can walk 2.5 km or 5 km with us.
  • Rest Stop: There will be one rest stop with yummy snacks and drinks.
  • Signage: The route will be well-signed with our bold burgundy TGP signs.
  • Route Support: Route marshals and rest stop hosts will provide support along the route.
  • Walkers 12 and Under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
  • No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at The Grand Parade except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >

Check-In

  • All walkers check-in personally at the event on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
  • T-shirts! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a TGP shirt as a thank you on Event Day, while supplies last.
  • There is no registration fee to participate in The Grand Parade, but most walkers raise $250-300 or more in support of their charity.

Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!

Handling Money

  • Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the TGP Head Office.
  • Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to The Grand Parade with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to TGP Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
  • Cash: You have 2 options:
  • 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
  • 2. Write a cheque (made out to “The Grand Parade”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the TGP Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.

Waivers

All participants should register online.


  • Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
  • Youth/Children under 18 need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
  • An online waiver form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before TGP Day.
  • Waiver forms will be available at check-in on TGP Day.

What to Bring

A few common sense suggestions:


  • A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
  • Good shoes for walking
  • Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
  • Your own water bottle
  • A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for

Alliston Maps

Check out this year's TGP route maps below:

2/5kmView + print!

Route will follow track at Banting Memorial High School in Alliston.

2023 TGP Photos

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Contact Us


TGP Alliston 2024

Brenda Pufek Manager of Community Engagement & Development
Phone 905.778.9058ext210
Email brenda@contactcommunityservices.ca

Got questions about The Grand Parade?
info@thegrandparade.org | 1.877.743.3413